WVNG Technician Vacancy Training FOR THE APPLICANT

Filling Out a Technician Vacancy Application Now that we have covered the correct way to read a vacancy announcement, lets go over the proper way to complete a technician application. Throughout the training we will go over some hints and tips to make the application process a little easier. Please feel free to ask questions at any time during the presentation.

Personal Information Lines 1 – 11 pertain to your personal information. This information may be used for data input if selected for a position.

Lines 12 & 13 Vacancy Announcement Number and Position Title. The HR Office advertises many jobs so it is very important to use the correct MT Number and Position Title.

Line # 14 – Where You Ever A Federal Civilian Employee? Series – GS Grade – GS To and From Dates Include SF50 if possible An SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) can be used to verify current employment and/or used for the Highest Previous Rate Rule.

Line # 15 – Are You Currently Employed With WVNG As______. DS Tech (Dual Status) – Federal civilian employee in which the position requires military membership. NDS Tech (Non Dual Status) – Federal civilian employee that does not require military membership to hold the position. State - State employee who works for the WVNG. AGR - Active Guard Reserve (full time permanent) employee.

Line # 15 Continued FTNGD - Full time employee for the WVNG who is on Temporary Active Duty Orders. Civilian - This applies to civilian employees who support the WVNG. i.e. Contractors. Temp Tech - Temporary Federal civilian employees. Traditional Guard - only drilling members of the WVNG. None - Civilians who currently have no affiliation with the WVNG.

Lines 16 – 18 – Military Information Current Military Unit of Assignment & Address. Current Military Grade – This will be used in certification to see if you meet the military grade requirement for the position. If you do not meet the min/max grade you MUST submit proper documentation from your Military Personnel Office to show eligibility for promotion or a memorandum agreeing to a reduction in rank along with your application or you will NOT certify. Security Clearance Type

Lines 19 & 20 Periods of Active Military/National Guard Service. This time may be used by the certification panel, selecting supervisor, and/or the benefits section if applicable.

Line # 21 – Current Specialty Qualifications (MOS/AFSC) List all MOS/AFSC you have. You DO NOT have to possess the MOS/AFSC required to apply, certify, or be selected for a position. If selected for a position your supervisor will submit a “Get Well” plan explaining how you will become MOS/AFSC compatible within 12 months of being appointed.

Line # – Civilian Education This time may be used as additional time and experience required for the position. You are encouraged to submit transcripts with you application. Transcripts DO NOT have to be official transcripts.

Lines 26 & 27 Military Service Schools and Correspondence Courses. This time can also be used during certification for addition time and experience if applicable.

Lines 29 – 31 Work, Military, Additional Experience When filling out this section TAKE YOUR TIME! Always include complete dates. Reference the Specialized Experience section of the vacancy announcement. Explain all experience in DETAIL.

Lines 29 – 31 Continued Give SPECIFIC EXAMPLES. Use key words from the Specialized experience, but DO NOT copy it word for word. Unlike other agencies, the Federal Technician certification process is strict and the certification board CANNOT ASSUME anything.

Line # 32 – Job Related Licenses List any license that are relative to the position to which you are applying. Military Drivers License and State Drivers License – If these items are required for a position, you may non-certify if this section is not complete.

Line # 33 - References Although this section will not be used during certification, the supervisor may use this information, if necessary.

Lines Any “Yes” answers must be explained.

Line # 39 - Signature It is imperative that you sign and date your application. This is something simple, but often forgotten and will lead to a non-certified application if not complete.

Other Items To Consider Additional Documentation KSAs Utilize Your Resources Utilize You Resources

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